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Endangered Bird Was Losing its Song, So Captive Breeding Now Includes Singing Lessons from Wild Males

The critically endangered regent honeyeater has had to re-learn its natural love song after reaching a record low of 300 individuals left in the wild. Scientists at the Australian National University have set up 'music lessons' for captive males, teaching them songs from their native highland habitat using wild males as tutors. They've achieved remarkable success with young birds mimicking the complex melodies. The breeding program aims to release birds that can sing back into the wild, hoping to re-establish wild calls.
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